I cut back because I found that I couldn't go a day without it without a massive headache.

Took me 2 weeks to stop craving coffee. And about a month until I started to feel right.

I still have the occasional coffee but don't drink it every day. I like it this way.

I miss it like I missed cigarettes after I quit those.

Is there a net benefit that you see, ignoring the fact that you're no longer dependent?

I've stopped a half dozen times, for around a month each time, but I found that I like the way my brain functions with coffee. The risk of a headache seems like a net win for me, in the grand scheme, especially since I try to do what I can to reduce the risk of dementia and Alzheimers.